thoughts

It's hard to believe that almost a month has passed since I blogged. There are so many pictures on my camera waiting to be uploaded. There are stories to go with them, and I don't want to share the stories without the pictures.

I was thinking about what I could write without having to deal with the pictures tonight, but I couldn't think of anything. My thoughts are with some friends who are going through rough times... my friend (A) who lost a friend to breast cancer today, my friend (W) whose grandmother turned 87 today and is in the hospital suffering terribly with MRSA, along with other complications. Friends of friends whose Carepages I read, who have children battling neuroblastoma. Friends who are still trying to figure out how to live after losing their baby. It just seems hard sometimes to see our blessings when we are surrounded by those who are suffering, grieving. On the other hand, it is easy to take for granted those things that we do have to be grateful for.

I guess if I could include any sort of message in this blog it would be to read this blog from my friend (C). She shares a beautiful message, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

fall

My favorite season. I love the weather, the colors, the smells, the thought of the upcoming holidays... just everything about it!

I also love experiencing fall through the lens of my camera. Through my camera, I see things differently. I see shapes, I see light. I can see the whole, and then I can see bits and pieces. Suddenly, something that might go unnoticed becomes the only thing that I can see.

And, for a long time afterwards, that feeling stays with me. The ordinary is beautiful. I have taken the time to stop, to think, to be completely absorbed in what I see.